This is an original 1938 color print of the Countess of Dufferin locomotive in a Winnipeg public park. The locomotive was the first steam train to operate in Canadian provinces and was built in 1872 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works.

CONDITION

This 73+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Saalburg, Allen Russell. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Allen Saalburg

Allen Saalburg worked almost exclusively in advertising art and magazine illustration. Saalburg went to school at the Academie Julian, the Art Students League of New York, and the Pratt Institute of Art. His images are vibrant and colorful, and was known for his mural work and depictions of buildings and structures. He usually worked with gouache paint. His brother, Leslie, was also a famous painter.